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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 612.34 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 612.34 and 148.35 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 612.34 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/612.34 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 612.34 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 90,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,839.90/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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