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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 468.96 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 468.96 and 148.28 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 468.96 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/468.96 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 468.96 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 69,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537.39/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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