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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 469.06 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 469.06 and 150.35 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 469.06 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/469.06 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 469.06 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 70,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,520.45/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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