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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.79 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.79 and 148 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.79 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.79 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.79 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 93,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,652.92/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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