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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.58, 623.42 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.58, 623.42 and 155.62 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.58 : 623.42 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.58/623.42 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.58x = 623.42 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.58x = 97,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,017.64/415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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