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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 623.11 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 623.11 and 155.39 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 623.11 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/623.11 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 623.11 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 96,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823.89/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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