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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 540.32 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 540.32 and 223.46 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 540.32 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/540.32 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 540.32 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 120,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,739.91/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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