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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 623.24 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 623.24 and 141.51 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 623.24 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/623.24 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 623.24 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 88,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,193.98/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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