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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 841.55 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 841.55 and 150.23 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 841.55 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/841.55 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 841.55 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 126,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,421.10/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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