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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 811.84 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 811.84 and 151.24 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 811.84 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/811.84 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 811.84 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 122,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,780.27/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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