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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.35, 621.59 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.35, 621.59 and 154.32 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.35 : 621.59 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.35/621.59 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.35x = 621.59 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.35x = 95,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,923.00/414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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