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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 466.38 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 466.38 and 148.66 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 466.38 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/466.38 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 466.38 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 69,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,332.05/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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