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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 469.16 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 469.16 and 148.34 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 469.16 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/469.16 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 469.16 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 69,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,595.19/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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