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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.28 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.28 and 152.35 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.28 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.28 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.28 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 94,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,195.06/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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