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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 623.27 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 623.27 and 155.53 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 623.27 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/623.27 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 623.27 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 96,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,937.18/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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