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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 620.24 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 620.24 and 153.55 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 620.24 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/620.24 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 620.24 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 95,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,235.53/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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