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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.25 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.25 and 159.06 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.25 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.25 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.25 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 99,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134.15/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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