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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 622.08 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 622.08 and 158.28 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 622.08 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/622.08 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 622.08 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 98,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462.82/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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