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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.60 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.60 and 154.34 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.60 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.60 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.60 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 95,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,937.74/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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