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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 615.48 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 615.48 and 150.36 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 615.48 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/615.48 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 615.48 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 92,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543.57/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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