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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 612.92 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 612.92 and 148.55 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 612.92 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/612.92 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 612.92 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 91,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,046.57/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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