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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 654.99 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 654.99 and 148.11 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 654.99 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/654.99 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 654.99 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 97,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,010.94/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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