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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.70 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.70 and 223.80 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.70 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.70 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.70 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 139,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,584.06/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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