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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.84 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.84 and 158.50 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.84 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.84 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.84 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 98,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,561.64/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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