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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 655.20 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 655.20 and 148.20 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 655.20 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/655.20 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 655.20 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 97,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.64/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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