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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 621.40 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 621.40 and 154.26 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 621.40 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/621.40 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 621.40 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 95,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,853.67/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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