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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 623.16 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 623.16 and 141.46 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 623.16 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/623.16 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 623.16 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 88,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,152.21/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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