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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.24 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.24 and 155.58 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.24 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.24 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.24 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 96,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,963.68/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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