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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.54 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.54 and 148.68 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.54 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.54 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.54 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 69,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,365.17/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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