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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 618.29 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 618.29 and 152.23 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 618.29 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/618.29 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 618.29 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 94,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,122.29/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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