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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 612.81 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 612.81 and 148.59 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 612.81 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/612.81 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 612.81 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 91,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,057.44/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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