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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.33, 656.04 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.33, 656.04 and 148.70 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.33 : 656.04 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.33/656.04 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.33x = 656.04 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.33x = 97,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,549.87/437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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