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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 612.09 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 612.09 and 151.50 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 612.09 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/612.09 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 612.09 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 92,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,731.64/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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