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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 614 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 614 and 149.52 is: 224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 614 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/614 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 614 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 91,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,805.28/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.14

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