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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.85 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.85 and 150.90 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.85 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.85 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.85 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 70,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,899.61/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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