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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 465.78 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 465.78 and 148.34 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 465.78 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/465.78 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 465.78 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 69,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,093.81/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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