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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.48 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.48 and 148.84 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.48 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.48 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.48 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 87,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,589.36/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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