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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 623.09 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 623.09 and 220.41 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 623.09 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/623.09 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 623.09 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 137,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334.16/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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