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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 613.95 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 613.95 and 149.38 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 613.95 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/613.95 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 613.95 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 91,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708.78/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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