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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 613.80 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 613.80 and 149.24 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 613.80 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/613.80 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 613.80 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 91,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.05/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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