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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.23 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.23 and 154.26 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.23 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.23 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.23 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 95,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,830.17/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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