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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 622.80 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 622.80 and 158.64 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 622.80 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/622.80 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 622.80 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 98,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,800.99/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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