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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 428.31 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 428.31 and 148.53 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 428.31 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/428.31 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 428.31 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 63,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,616.88/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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