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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.81, 623.76 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.81, 623.76 and 155.80 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.81 : 623.76 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.81/623.76 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.81x = 623.76 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.81x = 97,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,181.81/415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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