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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 540.14 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 540.14 and 223.36 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 540.14 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/540.14 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 540.14 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 120,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,643.20/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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