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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 467.61 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 467.61 and 149.35 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 467.61 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/467.61 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 467.61 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 69,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,837.55/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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