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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.88 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.88 and 149.56 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.88 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.88 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.88 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 69,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,976.13/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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