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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 469.80 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 469.80 and 150.78 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 469.80 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/469.80 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 469.80 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 70,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,836.44/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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