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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 623.60 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 623.60 and 223.13 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 623.60 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/623.60 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 623.60 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 139,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,139.63/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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