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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 616.77 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 616.77 and 151.21 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 616.77 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/616.77 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 616.77 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 93,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,261.79/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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