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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.08 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.08 and 148.83 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.08 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.08 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.08 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 87,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523.20/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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