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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 615.85 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 615.85 and 154.49 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 615.85 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/615.85 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 615.85 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 95,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139.20/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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