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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.62, 540.12 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.62, 540.12 and 223.62 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.62 : 540.12 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.62/540.12 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.62x = 540.12 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.62x = 120,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,781.63/359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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