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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.24 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.24 and 155.68 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 618.24 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/618.24 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 618.24 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 96,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,247.60/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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