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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 468.54 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 468.54 and 149.88 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 468.54 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/468.54 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 468.54 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 70,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,224.78/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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