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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 611.96 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 611.96 and 148.16 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 611.96 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/611.96 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 611.96 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 90,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,664.19/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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