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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.36 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.36 and 146.61 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.36 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.36 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.36 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 93,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,296.74/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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