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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 608.68 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 608.68 and 149.24 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 608.68 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/608.68 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 608.68 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 90,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,839.40/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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