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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.29 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.29 and 148.66 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.29 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.29 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.29 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 69,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,318.67/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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