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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 632.63 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 632.63 and 148.16 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 632.63 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/632.63 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 632.63 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 93,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,730.46/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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