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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 615.70 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 615.70 and 150.51 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 615.70 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/615.70 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 615.70 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 92,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,668.04/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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