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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 531.32 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 531.32 and 223.65 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 531.32 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/531.32 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 531.32 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 118,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,828.60/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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