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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 812.40 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 812.40 and 151.67 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 812.40 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/812.40 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 812.40 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 123,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,218.17/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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