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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.05 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.05 and 148.64 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.05 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.05 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.05 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 87,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,404.81/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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