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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.19, 618.22 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.19, 618.22 and 155.63 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.19 : 618.22 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.19/618.22 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.19x = 618.22 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.19x = 96,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,210.10/412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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