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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 467.37 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 467.37 and 149.07 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 467.37 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/467.37 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 467.37 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 69,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,670.10/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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