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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 613.08 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 613.08 and 152.28 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 613.08 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/613.08 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 613.08 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 93,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,359.82/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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