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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 655.35 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 655.35 and 148.31 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 655.35 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/655.35 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 655.35 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 97,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,194.96/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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