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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 616.83 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 616.83 and 151.18 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 616.83 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/616.83 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 616.83 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 93,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252.36/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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