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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 466.68 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 466.68 and 148.78 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 466.68 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/466.68 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 466.68 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 69,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,432.65/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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