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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 467.07 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 467.07 and 149.02 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 467.07 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/467.07 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 467.07 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 69,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,602.77/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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