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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 633.88 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 633.88 and 148.76 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 633.88 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/633.88 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 633.88 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 94,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.99/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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