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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 613.64 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 613.64 and 152.41 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 613.64 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/613.64 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 613.64 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 93,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,522.58/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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