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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 466.57 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 466.57 and 148.63 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 466.57 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/466.57 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 466.57 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 69,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346.30/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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