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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.45, 612.67 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.45, 612.67 and 151.95 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.45 : 612.67 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.45/612.67 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.45x = 612.67 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.45x = 93,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,095.21/408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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