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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 656.23 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 656.23 and 148.82 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 656.23 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/656.23 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 656.23 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 97,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.87/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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