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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.32 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.32 and 148.89 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.32 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.32 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.32 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 69,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,430.38/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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