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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.63 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.63 and 150.55 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.63 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.63 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.63 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 92,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,683.10/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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