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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.76 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.76 and 152.54 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.76 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.76 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.76 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 94,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,385.65/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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