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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 468.39 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 468.39 and 149.83 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 468.39 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/468.39 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 468.39 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 70,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178.87/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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