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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 612.32 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 612.32 and 148.30 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 612.32 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/612.32 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 612.32 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 90,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,804.78/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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