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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 466.85 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 466.85 and 149.07 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 466.85 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/466.85 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 466.85 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 69,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,592.58/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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