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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 615.36 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 615.36 and 153.78 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 615.36 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/615.36 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 615.36 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 94,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,630.06/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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