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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618.20 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 618.20 and 155.68 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 618.20 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/618.20 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 618.20 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 96,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,241.38/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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