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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 624.66 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 624.66 and 223.96 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 624.66 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/624.66 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 624.66 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 139,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,898.85/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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