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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.68 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.68 and 145.15 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.68 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.68 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.68 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 88,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,204.75/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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