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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 539.51 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 539.51 and 223.23 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 539.51 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/539.51 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 539.51 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 120,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,433.70/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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