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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 465.44 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 465.44 and 148.04 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 465.44 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/465.44 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 465.44 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 68,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.74/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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