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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 467.73 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 467.73 and 149.82 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 467.73 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/467.73 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 467.73 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 70,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,075.31/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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