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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 628.10 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 628.10 and 223.11 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 628.10 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/628.10 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 628.10 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 140,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,135.39/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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