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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.56 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.56 and 149.04 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.56 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.56 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.56 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 69,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,536.10/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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