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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.66, 633.78 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.66, 633.78 and 148.61 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.66 : 633.78 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.66/633.78 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.66x = 633.78 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.66x = 94,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,182.88/422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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