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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 622.74 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 622.74 and 223 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 622.74 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/622.74 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 622.74 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 138,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,871.02/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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