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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.22 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.22 and 141.65 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.22 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.22 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.22 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 88,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,278.20/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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