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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.31, 618.28 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.31, 618.28 and 155.63 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.31 : 618.28 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.31/618.28 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.31x = 618.28 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.31x = 96,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,219.44/412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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