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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 608.24 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 608.24 and 145.53 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 608.24 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/608.24 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 608.24 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 88,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.53/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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