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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 623.33 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 623.33 and 155.50 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 623.33 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/623.33 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 623.33 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 96,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,926.06/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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