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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 633.33 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 633.33 and 148.20 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 633.33 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/633.33 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 633.33 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 93,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,859.51/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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