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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 623.08 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 623.08 and 158.80 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 623.08 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/623.08 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 623.08 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 98,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.10/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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