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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.48 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.48 and 148.23 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.48 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.48 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.48 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 63,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,364.99/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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