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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 841.82 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 841.82 and 150.31 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 841.82 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/841.82 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 841.82 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 126,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,531.11/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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