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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.14, 466.95 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.14, 466.95 and 148.95 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.14 : 466.95 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.14/466.95 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.14x = 466.95 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.14x = 69,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,552.20/311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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