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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 467.25 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 467.25 and 149.02 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 467.25 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/467.25 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 467.25 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 69,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,626.51/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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