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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.03 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.03 and 151.50 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.03 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.03 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.03 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 92,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,722.55/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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