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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 472.32 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 472.32 and 150.30 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 472.32 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/472.32 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 472.32 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 70,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.70/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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