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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 431.05 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 431.05 and 148.44 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 431.05 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/431.05 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 431.05 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 63,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983.28/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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