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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 469.48 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 469.48 and 150.71 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 469.48 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/469.48 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 469.48 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 70,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,755.33/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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