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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 633.75 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 633.75 and 148.66 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 633.75 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/633.75 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 633.75 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 94,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,213.28/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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