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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 634.24 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 634.24 and 148.94 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 634.24 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/634.24 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 634.24 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 94,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,460.72/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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