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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 465.92 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 465.92 and 146.16 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 465.92 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/465.92 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 465.92 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 68,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098.87/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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