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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 587.96 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 587.96 and 148.48 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 587.96 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/587.96 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 587.96 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 87,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,300.30/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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