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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.54 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.54 and 148.20 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.54 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.54 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.54 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 68,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,993.03/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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