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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 616.78 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 616.78 and 155.11 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 616.78 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/616.78 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 616.78 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 95,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,668.75/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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