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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 613.58 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 613.58 and 152.50 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 613.58 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/613.58 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 613.58 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 93,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,570.95/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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