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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 469.77 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 469.77 and 148.57 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 469.77 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/469.77 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 469.77 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 69,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,793.99/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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