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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 465.61 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 465.61 and 148.05 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 465.61 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/465.61 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 465.61 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 68,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,932.40/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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