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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.72 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.72 and 156 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.72 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.72 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.72 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 96,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,520.32/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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