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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.80 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.80 and 141.48 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.80 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.80 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.80 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 88,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115.55/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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