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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 469.50 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 469.50 and 150.60 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 469.50 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/469.50 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 469.50 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 70,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,706.70/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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