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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 622.23 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 622.23 and 158.25 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 622.23 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/622.23 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 622.23 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 98,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,467.90/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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