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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 621.23 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 621.23 and 154.29 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 621.23 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/621.23 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 621.23 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 95,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,848.81/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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