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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 617.34 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 617.34 and 151.59 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 617.34 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/617.34 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 617.34 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 93,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,581.13/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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