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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 655.50 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 655.50 and 148.48 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 655.50 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/655.50 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 655.50 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 97,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,328.64/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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