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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 466.54 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 466.54 and 148.72 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 466.54 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/466.54 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 466.54 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 69,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,383.83/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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