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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 621.17 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 621.17 and 154.08 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 621.17 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/621.17 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 621.17 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 95,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,709.10/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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