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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 467.55 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 467.55 and 149.49 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 467.55 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/467.55 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 467.55 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 69,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,894.05/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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