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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.54 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.54 and 155.61 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.54 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.54 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.54 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 96,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,094.62/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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