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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.68 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.68 and 223.44 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.68 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.68 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.68 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 139,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,355.06/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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