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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.97 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.97 and 149.82 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.97 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.97 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.97 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 70,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,111.27/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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