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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 612.15 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 612.15 and 148.09 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 612.15 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/612.15 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 612.15 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 90,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653.29/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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