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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 466.60 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 466.60 and 148.81 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 466.60 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/466.60 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 466.60 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 69,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,434.75/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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