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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.90 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.90 and 150.30 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.90 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.90 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.90 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 70,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,475.67/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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