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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.28 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.28 and 149.86 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.28 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.28 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.28 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 70,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176.44/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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