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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.19 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.19 and 149.90 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.19 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.19 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.19 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 70,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.48/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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