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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 608.17 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 608.17 and 148.94 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 608.17 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/608.17 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 608.17 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 90,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,580.84/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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