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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.10 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.10 and 148.24 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.10 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.10 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.10 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 97,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,112.02/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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