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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.09 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.09 and 155.99 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.09 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.09 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.09 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 96,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,412.77/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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