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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 468.79 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 468.79 and 149.73 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 468.79 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/468.79 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 468.79 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 70,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.93/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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