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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.84 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.84 and 156.08 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.84 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.84 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.84 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 96,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,588.55/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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