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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 655.40 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 655.40 and 148.37 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 655.40 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/655.40 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 655.40 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 97,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243.71/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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