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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 633.47 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 633.47 and 148.74 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 633.47 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/633.47 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 633.47 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 94,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,220.05/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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