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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.93, 622.28 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.93, 622.28 and 158.37 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.93 : 622.28 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.93/622.28 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.93x = 622.28 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.93x = 98,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,549.69/414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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