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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.36 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.36 and 150.24 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.36 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.36 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.36 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 70,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,366.41/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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