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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 633.65 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 633.65 and 148.47 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 633.65 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/633.65 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 633.65 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 94,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078.02/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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