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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 614.28 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 614.28 and 152.88 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 614.28 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/614.28 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 614.28 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 93,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,911.13/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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