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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 615.69 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 615.69 and 150.38 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 615.69 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/615.69 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 615.69 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 92,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,584.38/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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