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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 152.48 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.44 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.44 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.44 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 93,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,537.33/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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