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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.31, 633.18 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.31, 633.18 and 148.26 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.31 : 633.18 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.31/633.18 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.31x = 633.18 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.31x = 93,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,874.64/422.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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