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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.45, 623.22 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.45, 623.22 and 184.33 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.45 : 623.22 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.45/623.22 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.45x = 623.22 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.45x = 114,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,878.14/415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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