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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.55, 618.65 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.55, 618.65 and 152.45 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.55 : 618.65 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.55/618.65 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.55x = 618.65 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.55x = 94,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,309.34/412.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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