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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 540.26 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 540.26 and 223.70 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 540.26 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/540.26 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 540.26 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 120,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,852.34/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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