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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.68 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.68 and 223.36 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.68 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.68 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.68 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 139,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,305.16/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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