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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 613.02 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 613.02 and 148.60 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 613.02 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/613.02 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 613.02 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 91,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,094.77/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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