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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.13, 427.88 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.13, 427.88 and 148.24 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.13 : 427.88 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.13/427.88 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.13x = 427.88 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.13x = 63,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.93/285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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