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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 615.60 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 615.60 and 154.08 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 615.60 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/615.60 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 615.60 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 94,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,851.65/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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