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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.89, 623.84 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.89, 623.84 and 223.52 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.89 : 623.84 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.89/623.84 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.89x = 623.84 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.89x = 139,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,436.48/415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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