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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.25, 616.96 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.25, 616.96 and 151.24 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 616.96 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/616.96 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 616.96 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 93,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,310.46/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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