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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 539.94 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 539.94 and 223.20 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 539.94 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/539.94 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 539.94 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 120,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,514.61/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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