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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 468.24 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 468.24 and 147.52 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 468.24 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/468.24 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 468.24 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 69,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,074.76/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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