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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 608.25 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 608.25 and 145.49 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 608.25 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/608.25 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 608.25 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 88,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,494.29/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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