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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.37 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.37 and 155.49 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.37 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.37 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.37 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 96,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.68/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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