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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.49, 633.58 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.49, 633.58 and 148.53 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.49 : 633.58 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.49/633.58 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.49x = 633.58 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.49x = 94,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105.64/422.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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