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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 633.97 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 633.97 and 148.81 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 633.97 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/633.97 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 633.97 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 94,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,341.08/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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