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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 467.26 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 467.26 and 149.15 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 467.26 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/467.26 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 467.26 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 69,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,691.83/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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