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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.23 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.23 and 148.37 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.23 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.23 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.23 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 69,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.55/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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