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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 615.42 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 615.42 and 150.31 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 615.42 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/615.42 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 615.42 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 92,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503.78/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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