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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.50, 531.83 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.50, 531.83 and 223.28 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 531.83 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/531.83 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 531.83 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 118,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,743.23/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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