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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.06 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.06 and 149.72 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.06 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.06 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.06 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 70,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,077.94/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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