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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 465.46 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 465.46 and 148.18 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 465.46 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/465.46 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 465.46 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 68,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,971.86/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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