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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.27 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.27 and 148.98 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.27 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.27 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.27 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 90,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,620.06/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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