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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 468.09 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 468.09 and 149.62 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 468.09 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/468.09 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 468.09 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 70,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,035.63/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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