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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.22 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.22 and 149.10 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.22 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.22 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.22 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 69,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,662.50/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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