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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.33 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.33 and 149.84 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.33 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.33 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.33 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 70,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174.57/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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