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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.39, 623.07 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.39, 623.07 and 158.89 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.39 : 623.07 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.39/623.07 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.39x = 623.07 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.39x = 98,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999.59/415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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