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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 539.49 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 539.49 and 223.10 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 539.49 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/539.49 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 539.49 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 120,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,360.22/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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