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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.36 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.36 and 154.20 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.36 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.36 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.36 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 95,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,813.71/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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