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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 607.99 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 607.99 and 145.22 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 607.99 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/607.99 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 607.99 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 88,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,292.31/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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