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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 466.38 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 466.38 and 148.57 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 466.38 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/466.38 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 466.38 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 69,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.08/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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