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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.79, 634.01 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.79, 634.01 and 148.82 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.79 : 634.01 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.79/634.01 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.79x = 634.01 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.79x = 94,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353.86/422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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