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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.41, 633.89 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.41, 633.89 and 148.50 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.41 : 633.89 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.41/633.89 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.41x = 633.89 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.41x = 94,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,131.64/422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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