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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 622.59 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 622.59 and 158.99 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 622.59 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/622.59 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 622.59 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 98,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,985.58/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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