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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.34, 633.67 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.34, 633.67 and 148.45 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.34 : 633.67 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.34/633.67 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.34x = 633.67 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.34x = 94,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,068.31/422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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