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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.87 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.87 and 223.02 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.87 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.87 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.87 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 120,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,400.69/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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