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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 617.28 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 617.28 and 155 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 617.28 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/617.28 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 617.28 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 95,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,678.40/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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