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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 612.36 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 612.36 and 148.28 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 612.36 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/612.36 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 612.36 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 90,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,797.68/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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