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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.34 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.34 and 150.46 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.34 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.34 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.34 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 70,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,616.90/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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