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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.20, 470.68 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.20, 470.68 and 149.44 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.20 : 470.68 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.20/470.68 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.20x = 470.68 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.20x = 70,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.42/314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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