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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.09 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.09 and 151.43 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.09 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.09 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.09 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 93,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,445.94/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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