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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.72 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.72 and 223.40 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.72 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.72 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.72 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 139,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,339.05/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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