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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 468.48 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 468.48 and 149.89 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 468.48 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/468.48 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 468.48 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 70,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220.47/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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