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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 540.25 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 540.25 and 223.25 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 540.25 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/540.25 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 540.25 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 120,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,610.81/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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