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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 620.21 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 620.21 and 153.43 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 620.21 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/620.21 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 620.21 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 95,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157.65/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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