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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 468.27 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 468.27 and 149.38 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 468.27 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/468.27 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 468.27 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 69,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,947.83/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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