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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 633.38 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 633.38 and 148.30 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 633.38 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/633.38 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 633.38 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 93,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,930.25/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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