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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.78 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.78 and 152.55 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.78 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.78 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.78 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 94,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,394.89/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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