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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 466.49 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 466.49 and 148.79 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 466.49 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/466.49 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 466.49 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 69,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,408.30/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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