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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.72 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.72 and 148.24 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.72 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.72 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.72 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 69,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038.33/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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