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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 428.15 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 428.15 and 148.32 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 428.15 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/428.15 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 428.15 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 63,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.70/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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