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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.82, 634.26 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.82, 634.26 and 148.95 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.82 : 634.26 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.82/634.26 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.82x = 634.26 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.82x = 94,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,473.03/422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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