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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 623.04 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 623.04 and 155.31 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 623.04 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/623.04 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 623.04 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 96,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764.34/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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