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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 467.96 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 467.96 and 149.72 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 467.96 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/467.96 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 467.96 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 70,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,059.88/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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