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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 604.62 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 604.62 and 152.88 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 604.62 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/604.62 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 604.62 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 92,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.31/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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