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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 608.40 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 608.40 and 149.04 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 608.40 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/608.40 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 608.40 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 90,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,675.94/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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