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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.19, 617.03 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.19, 617.03 and 154.87 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.19 : 617.03 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.19/617.03 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.19x = 617.03 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.19x = 95,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,559.44/411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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