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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 633.15 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 633.15 and 148.15 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 633.15 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/633.15 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 633.15 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 93,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,801.17/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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