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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.91 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.91 and 149.55 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.91 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.91 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.91 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 69,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,974.19/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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