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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 615.09 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 615.09 and 153.50 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 615.09 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/615.09 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 615.09 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 94,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,416.32/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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