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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 633.38 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 633.38 and 148.66 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 633.38 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/633.38 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 633.38 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 94,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,158.27/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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