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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.22 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.22 and 148.50 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.22 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.22 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.22 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 63,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,590.67/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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