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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 467.04 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 467.04 and 148.97 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 467.04 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/467.04 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 467.04 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 69,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,576.68/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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