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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.92 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.92 and 159.44 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.92 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.92 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.92 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 99,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.80/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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