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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 465.57 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 465.57 and 148.19 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 465.57 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/465.57 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 465.57 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 68,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,990.49/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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