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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 617.11 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 617.11 and 151.50 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 617.11 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/617.11 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 617.11 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 93,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,492.17/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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