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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 467.01 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 467.01 and 148.86 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 467.01 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/467.01 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 467.01 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 69,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,519.11/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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