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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 610.58 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 610.58 and 150.50 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 610.58 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/610.58 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 610.58 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 91,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,892.29/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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