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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 466.26 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 466.26 and 148.36 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 466.26 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/466.26 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 466.26 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 69,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.33/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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