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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.33 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.33 and 158.62 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.33 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.33 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.33 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 98,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,713.98/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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