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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 469.05 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 469.05 and 148.27 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 469.05 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/469.05 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 469.05 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 69,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,544.87/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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