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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 613.78 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 613.78 and 149.18 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 613.78 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/613.78 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 613.78 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 91,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,563.70/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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