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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.06 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.06 and 149.15 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.06 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.06 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.06 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 69,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,663.54/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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