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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.47, 612.60 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.47, 612.60 and 148.43 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.47 : 612.60 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.47/612.60 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.47x = 612.60 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.47x = 90,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,928.22/408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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