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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 613.40 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 613.40 and 152.52 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 613.40 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/613.40 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 613.40 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 93,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,555.77/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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