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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 466.62 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 466.62 and 148.80 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 466.62 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/466.62 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 466.62 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 69,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.06/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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