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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 633.60 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 633.60 and 148.64 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 633.60 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/633.60 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 633.60 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 94,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178.30/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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