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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.99 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.99 and 151.46 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.99 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.99 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.99 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 92,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,692.01/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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