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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 616.72 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 616.72 and 151.22 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 616.72 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/616.72 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 616.72 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 93,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,259.25/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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