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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.16 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.16 and 149.74 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.16 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.16 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.16 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 70,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,099.94/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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