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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.26, 623.86 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.26, 623.86 and 156.02 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.26 : 623.86 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.26/623.86 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.26x = 623.86 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.26x = 97,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,335.81/416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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