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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.51, 623.34 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.51, 623.34 and 155.49 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.51 : 623.34 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.51/623.34 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.51x = 623.34 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.51x = 96,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923.14/415.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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