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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 623.38 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 623.38 and 155.59 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 623.38 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/623.38 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 623.38 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 96,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,992.47/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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