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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 812.32 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 812.32 and 151.64 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 812.32 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/812.32 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 812.32 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 123,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,180.20/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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