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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 611.70 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 611.70 and 151.14 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 611.70 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/611.70 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 611.70 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 92,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452.34/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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