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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 622.08 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 622.08 and 223.56 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 622.08 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/622.08 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 622.08 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 139,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,072.20/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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