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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 615.41 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 615.41 and 153.75 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 615.41 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/615.41 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 615.41 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 94,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,618.52/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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