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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.12 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.12 and 154.20 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.12 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.12 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.12 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 95,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,776.70/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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