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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.90, 466.58 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.90, 466.58 and 148.70 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.90 : 466.58 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.90/466.58 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.90x = 466.58 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.90x = 69,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,377.37/310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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