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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 655.44 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 655.44 and 148.42 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 655.44 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/655.44 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 655.44 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 97,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280.40/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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