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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 465.74 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 465.74 and 148.29 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 465.74 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/465.74 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 465.74 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 69,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,063.84/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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