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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 466.80 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 466.80 and 148.77 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 466.80 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/466.80 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 466.80 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 69,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,445.84/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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