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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 469.98 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 469.98 and 150.81 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 469.98 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/469.98 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 469.98 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 70,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878.14/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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