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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 623.68 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 623.68 and 223.36 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 623.68 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/623.68 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 623.68 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 139,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,305.16/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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