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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 617.07 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 617.07 and 154.88 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 617.07 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/617.07 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 617.07 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 95,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,568.14/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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