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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 624.85 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 624.85 and 223.85 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 624.85 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/624.85 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 624.85 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 139,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,872.67/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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