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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.26, 633.25 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.26, 633.25 and 148.30 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.26 : 633.25 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.26/633.25 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.26x = 633.25 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.26x = 93,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,910.98/422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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