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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 613.84 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 613.84 and 149.35 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 613.84 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/613.84 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 613.84 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 91,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676.26/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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