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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 655.21 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 655.21 and 148.25 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 655.21 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/655.21 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 655.21 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 97,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,134.88/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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