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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.94 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.94 and 223.73 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.94 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.94 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.94 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 118,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,787.21/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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