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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 467.10 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 467.10 and 149.15 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 467.10 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/467.10 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 467.10 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 69,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,669.13/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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