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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 618.01 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 618.01 and 155.50 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 618.01 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/618.01 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 618.01 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 96,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,100.56/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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