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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 466.44 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 466.44 and 148.42 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 466.44 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/466.44 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 466.44 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 69,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229.02/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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