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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 467.34 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 467.34 and 149.23 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 467.34 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/467.34 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 467.34 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 69,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,741.15/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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