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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 466.59 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 466.59 and 148.62 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 466.59 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/466.59 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 466.59 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 69,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,344.61/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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