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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 465.16 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 465.16 and 148.16 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 465.16 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/465.16 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 465.16 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 68,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,918.11/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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