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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 466.79 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 466.79 and 148.79 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 466.79 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/466.79 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 466.79 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 69,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,450.61/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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