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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.75, 616.22 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.75, 616.22 and 154.25 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.75 : 616.22 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.75/616.22 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.75x = 616.22 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.75x = 95,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,051.94/410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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