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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 470.88 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 470.88 and 149.53 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 470.88 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/470.88 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 470.88 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 70,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,410.69/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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