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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 621.95 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 621.95 and 158.37 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 621.95 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/621.95 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 621.95 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 98,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,498.22/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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