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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.43, 615.27 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.43, 615.27 and 150.21 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.43 : 615.27 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.43/615.27 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.43x = 615.27 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.43x = 92,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,419.71/410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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