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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 618.09 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 618.09 and 155.50 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 618.09 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/618.09 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 618.09 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 96,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,113.00/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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