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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 466.65 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 466.65 and 148.72 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 466.65 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/466.65 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 466.65 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 69,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,399.02/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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