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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 469.29 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 469.29 and 148.29 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 469.29 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/469.29 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 469.29 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 69,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,591.01/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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