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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 468.06 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 468.06 and 149.68 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 468.06 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/468.06 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 468.06 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 70,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,059.22/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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