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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 614.15 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 614.15 and 152.88 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 614.15 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/614.15 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 614.15 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 93,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.25/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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