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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 467.85 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 467.85 and 149.76 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 467.85 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/467.85 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 467.85 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 70,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,065.22/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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