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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 540.43 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 540.43 and 223.55 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 540.43 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/540.43 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 540.43 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 120,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,809.87/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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