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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.20 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.20 and 149.75 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.20 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.20 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.20 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 70,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,112.95/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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