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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.13 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.13 and 148.23 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.13 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.13 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.13 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 97,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,110.29/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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