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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 466.11 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 466.11 and 148.46 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 466.11 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/466.11 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 466.11 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 69,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,196.36/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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