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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 610.28 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 610.28 and 150.32 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 610.28 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/610.28 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 610.28 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 91,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737.29/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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