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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.37 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.37 and 149.50 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.37 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.37 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.37 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 69,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,871.82/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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