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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 616.92 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 616.92 and 151.38 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 616.92 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/616.92 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 616.92 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 93,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,389.35/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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