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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.65 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.65 and 154.62 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.65 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.65 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.65 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 95,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,346.42/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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