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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 467.02 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 467.02 and 148.54 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 467.02 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/467.02 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 467.02 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 69,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371.15/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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