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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 428.15 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 428.15 and 148.29 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 428.15 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/428.15 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 428.15 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 63,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,489.62/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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