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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 624.48 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 624.48 and 223.60 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 624.48 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/624.48 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 624.48 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 139,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,633.73/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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