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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 612.28 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 612.28 and 119.72 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 612.28 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/612.28 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 612.28 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 73,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,302.16/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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