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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 466.74 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 466.74 and 149.12 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 466.74 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/466.74 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 466.74 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 69,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,600.27/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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