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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.64, 634.16 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.64, 634.16 and 148.94 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.64 : 634.16 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.64/634.16 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.64x = 634.16 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.64x = 94,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447.87/422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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