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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.77, 607.22 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.77, 607.22 and 148.25 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.77 : 607.22 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.77/607.22 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.77x = 607.22 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.77x = 90,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,019.62/404.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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