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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 527.26 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 527.26 and 223.72 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 527.26 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/527.26 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 527.26 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 117,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,958.61/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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