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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 466.09 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 466.09 and 148.53 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 466.09 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/466.09 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 466.09 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 69,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229.72/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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