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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 623.68 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 623.68 and 155.79 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 623.68 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/623.68 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 623.68 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 97,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,162.72/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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