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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 467.46 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 467.46 and 149.58 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 467.46 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/467.46 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 467.46 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 69,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,922.67/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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