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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.55 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.55 and 223.56 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.55 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.55 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.55 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 118,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,609.76/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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