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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.31, 633.56 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.31, 633.56 and 148.42 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.31 : 633.56 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.31/633.56 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.31x = 633.56 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.31x = 94,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,030.65/422.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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