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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.68 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.68 and 150.78 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.68 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.68 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.68 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 70,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.35/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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