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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.12 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.12 and 148.56 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.12 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.12 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.12 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 91,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,827.91/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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