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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 622.98 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 622.98 and 158.67 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 622.98 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/622.98 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 622.98 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 98,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,848.24/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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