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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 467.06 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 467.06 and 148.82 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 467.06 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/467.06 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 467.06 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 69,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507.87/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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