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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 611.40 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 611.40 and 151 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 611.40 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/611.40 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 611.40 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 92,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,321.40/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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