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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 628.49 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 628.49 and 223.98 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 628.49 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/628.49 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 628.49 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 140,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,768.07/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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