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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 655.70 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 655.70 and 148.50 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 655.70 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/655.70 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 655.70 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 97,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,371.45/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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