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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.17 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.17 and 148.22 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.17 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.17 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.17 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 97,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,106.02/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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