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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.26 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.26 and 149.91 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.26 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.26 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.26 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 70,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,196.86/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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