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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 607.52 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 607.52 and 148.48 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 607.52 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/607.52 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 607.52 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 90,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,204.57/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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