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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.03 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.03 and 148.36 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.03 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.03 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.03 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 69,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,139.84/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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