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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 466.99 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 466.99 and 148.96 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 466.99 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/466.99 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 466.99 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 69,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562.83/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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