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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 623.81 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 623.81 and 155.71 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 623.81 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/623.81 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 623.81 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 97,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,133.46/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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