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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 467.68 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 467.68 and 147.44 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 467.68 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/467.68 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 467.68 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 68,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,954.74/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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