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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 611.97 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 611.97 and 148.01 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 611.97 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/611.97 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 611.97 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 90,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577.68/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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