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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.10, 616.36 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.10, 616.36 and 154.38 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.10 : 616.36 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.10/616.36 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.10x = 616.36 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.10x = 95,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,150.96/411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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