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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 468.13 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 468.13 and 149.88 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 468.13 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/468.13 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 468.13 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 70,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,163.32/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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