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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 467.43 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 467.43 and 149.14 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 467.43 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/467.43 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 467.43 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 69,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,712.51/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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