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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 530.33 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 530.33 and 223.38 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 530.33 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/530.33 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 530.33 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 118,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,467.69/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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