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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.62 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.62 and 148.64 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.62 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.62 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.62 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 69,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,356.06/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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