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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.55, 623.18 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.55, 623.18 and 155.79 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.55 : 623.18 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.55/623.18 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.55x = 623.18 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.55x = 97,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,084.73/415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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