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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.44, 610.78 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.44, 610.78 and 150.88 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.44 : 610.78 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.44/610.78 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.44x = 610.78 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.44x = 92,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,154.49/407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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