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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 622.86 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 622.86 and 155.24 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 622.86 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/622.86 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 622.86 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 96,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,692.79/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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