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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 467.77 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 467.77 and 149.69 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 467.77 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/467.77 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 467.77 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 70,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,020.49/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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