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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.78, 623.13 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.78, 623.13 and 223.18 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.78 : 623.13 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.78/623.13 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.78x = 623.13 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.78x = 139,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,070.15/415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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