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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 430.38 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 430.38 and 148.47 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 430.38 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/430.38 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 430.38 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 63,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,898.52/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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