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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 812.01 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 812.01 and 151.41 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 812.01 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/812.01 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 812.01 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 122,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,948.52/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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