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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 623.14 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 623.14 and 155.36 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 623.14 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/623.14 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 623.14 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 96,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,810.25/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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