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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.11, 588.24 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.11, 588.24 and 148.63 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.11 : 588.24 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.11/588.24 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.11x = 588.24 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.11x = 87,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,430.11/392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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