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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 841.88 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 841.88 and 150.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 841.88 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/841.88 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 841.88 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 126,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,624.07/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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