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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 618.54 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 618.54 and 152.26 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 618.54 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/618.54 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 618.54 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 94,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178.90/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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