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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 632.86 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 632.86 and 148.20 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 632.86 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/632.86 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 632.86 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 93,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,789.85/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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