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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 613.24 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 613.24 and 148.88 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 613.24 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/613.24 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 613.24 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 91,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296.81/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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