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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 622.41 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 622.41 and 158.45 is: 237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 622.41 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/622.41 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 622.41 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 98,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,617.75/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.66

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