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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.50 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.50 and 148.60 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.50 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.50 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.50 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 69,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,321.90/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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