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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.55, 623.33 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.55, 623.33 and 223.55 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.55 : 623.33 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.55/623.33 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.55x = 623.33 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.55x = 139,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,344.30/415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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