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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.03, 655.65 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.03, 655.65 and 148.47 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.03 : 655.65 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.03/655.65 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.03x = 655.65 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.03x = 97,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.98/437.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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