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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 427.76 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 427.76 and 148.32 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 427.76 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/427.76 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 427.76 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 63,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.36/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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