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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 469.50 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 469.50 and 148.53 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 469.50 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/469.50 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 469.50 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 69,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734.84/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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