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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 468.98 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 468.98 and 150.50 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 468.98 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/468.98 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 468.98 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 70,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,581.49/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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