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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.63 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.63 and 154.24 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.63 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.63 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.63 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 95,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,880.21/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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