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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 468.56 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 468.56 and 148.20 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 468.56 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/468.56 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 468.56 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 69,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,440.59/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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