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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 540.27 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 540.27 and 223.43 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 540.27 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/540.27 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 540.27 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 120,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,709.82/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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