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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.18 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.18 and 151.68 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.18 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.18 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.18 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 92,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,855.46/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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