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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.24 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.24 and 157.56 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.24 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.24 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.24 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 97,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,882.57/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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