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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 607.24 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 607.24 and 148.24 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 607.24 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/607.24 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 607.24 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 90,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,017.26/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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