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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 622.58 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 622.58 and 158.98 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 622.58 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/622.58 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 622.58 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 98,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,977.77/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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