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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 427.68 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 427.68 and 148.28 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 427.68 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/427.68 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 427.68 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 63,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416.39/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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