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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.88 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.88 and 145.29 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.88 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.88 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.88 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 88,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,318.16/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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