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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 466.96 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 466.96 and 148.92 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 466.96 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/466.96 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 466.96 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 69,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,539.68/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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