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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.86, 611.83 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.86, 611.83 and 151.30 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.86 : 611.83 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.86/611.83 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.86x = 611.83 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.86x = 92,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,569.88/407.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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