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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618.15 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 618.15 and 152.02 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 618.15 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/618.15 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 618.15 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 93,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,971.16/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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