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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.70 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.70 and 149.45 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.70 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.70 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.70 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 69,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,895.43/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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