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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.07 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.07 and 151.99 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.07 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.07 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.07 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 93,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,940.46/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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