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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 574.02 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 574.02 and 148.48 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 574.02 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/574.02 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 574.02 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 85,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.62/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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