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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 612.33 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 612.33 and 148.18 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 612.33 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/612.33 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 612.33 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 90,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,735.06/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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