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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 538.72 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 538.72 and 223.07 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 538.72 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/538.72 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 538.72 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 120,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169.58/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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