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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.18 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.18 and 155.48 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.18 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.18 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.18 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 96,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,892.03/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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