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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 612.62 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 612.62 and 148.64 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 612.62 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/612.62 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 612.62 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 91,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,059.84/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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