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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 811.98 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 811.98 and 151.34 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 811.98 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/811.98 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 811.98 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 122,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,884.61/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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