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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.25 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.25 and 152.14 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.25 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.25 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.25 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 94,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,060.56/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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