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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.25, 618.18 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.25, 618.18 and 155.57 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 618.18 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/618.18 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 618.18 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 96,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,170.26/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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