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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 655.60 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 655.60 and 148.52 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 655.60 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/655.60 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 655.60 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 97,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,369.71/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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