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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 468.12 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 468.12 and 147.53 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 468.12 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/468.12 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 468.12 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 69,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,059.40/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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