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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 618.06 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 618.06 and 152.03 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 618.06 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/618.06 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 618.06 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 93,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,963.66/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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