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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.53, 633.69 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.53, 633.69 and 148.53 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.53 : 633.69 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.53/633.69 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.53x = 633.69 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.53x = 94,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124.35/422.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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