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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 467.16 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 467.16 and 149.04 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 467.16 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/467.16 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 467.16 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 69,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,625.53/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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