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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 540.27 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 540.27 and 223.12 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 540.27 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/540.27 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 540.27 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 120,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,545.04/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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