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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.64 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.64 and 150.80 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.64 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.64 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.64 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 70,821.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,821.71/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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