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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 621.15 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 621.15 and 157.62 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 621.15 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/621.15 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 621.15 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 97,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,905.66/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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