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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 620.21 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 620.21 and 153.54 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 620.21 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/620.21 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 620.21 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 95,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,227.04/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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