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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 616.12 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 616.12 and 154.24 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 616.12 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/616.12 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 616.12 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 95,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030.35/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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