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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.91 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.91 and 150.58 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.91 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.91 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.91 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 92,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,743.73/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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