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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 467.88 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 467.88 and 149.52 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 467.88 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/467.88 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 467.88 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 69,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,957.42/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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