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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.19, 811.71 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.19, 811.71 and 151.22 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.19 : 811.71 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.19/811.71 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.19x = 811.71 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.19x = 122,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,742.73/541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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