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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 614.30 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 614.30 and 149.58 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 614.30 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/614.30 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 614.30 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 91,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888.34/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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