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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.97, 467.37 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.97, 467.37 and 149.43 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.97 : 467.37 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.97/467.37 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.97x = 467.37 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.97x = 69,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,839.10/311.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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