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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 616.58 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 616.58 and 150.99 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 616.58 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/616.58 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 616.58 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 93,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,093.58/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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