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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 467.08 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 467.08 and 146.94 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 467.08 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/467.08 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 467.08 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 68,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,633.52/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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