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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 466.86 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 466.86 and 148.86 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 466.86 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/466.86 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 466.86 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 69,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,496.78/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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