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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618.24 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 618.24 and 155.44 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 618.24 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/618.24 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 618.24 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 96,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,099.23/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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