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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 468.84 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 468.84 and 150.12 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 468.84 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/468.84 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 468.84 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 70,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,382.26/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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