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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 466.38 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 466.38 and 148.47 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 466.38 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/466.38 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 466.38 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 69,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.44/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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