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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.52 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.52 and 223.20 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.52 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.52 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.52 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 139,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,169.66/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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