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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 616.55 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 616.55 and 154.50 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 616.55 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/616.55 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 616.55 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 95,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256.98/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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