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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.78 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.78 and 148.88 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.78 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.78 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.78 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 90,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,486.29/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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