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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.84 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.84 and 150.33 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.84 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.84 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.84 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 126,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553.81/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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