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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 465.65 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 465.65 and 148.11 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 465.65 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/465.65 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 465.65 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 68,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,967.79/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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