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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 623.87 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 623.87 and 155.88 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 623.87 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/623.87 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 623.87 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 97,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,248.47/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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