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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 615.12 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 615.12 and 153.42 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 615.12 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/615.12 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 615.12 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 94,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371.71/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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