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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.50, 633.84 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.50, 633.84 and 148.81 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.50 : 633.84 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.50/633.84 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.50x = 633.84 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.50x = 94,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,321.73/422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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