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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 618.30 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 618.30 and 155.50 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 618.30 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/618.30 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 618.30 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 96,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145.65/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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