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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 615.66 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 615.66 and 154.12 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 615.66 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/615.66 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 615.66 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 94,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,885.52/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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