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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 617.35 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 617.35 and 155.49 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 617.35 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/617.35 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 617.35 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 95,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,991.75/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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