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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 811.64 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 811.64 and 151.11 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 811.64 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/811.64 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 811.64 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 122,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,647.30/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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