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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 622.68 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 622.68 and 158.44 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 622.68 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/622.68 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 622.68 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 98,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657.42/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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