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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 540.03 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 540.03 and 223.12 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 540.03 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/540.03 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 540.03 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 120,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,493.01/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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