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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 466.67 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 466.67 and 148.71 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 466.67 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/466.67 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 466.67 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 69,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398.50/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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