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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 617.16 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 617.16 and 151.52 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 617.16 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/617.16 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 617.16 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 93,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,512.08/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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