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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.24, 841.94 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.24, 841.94 and 150.38 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.24 : 841.94 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.24/841.94 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.24x = 841.94 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.24x = 126,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,605.98/561.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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