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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 467.98 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 467.98 and 149.58 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 467.98 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/467.98 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 467.98 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 70,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000.07/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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