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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 539.74 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 539.74 and 223.04 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 539.74 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/539.74 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 539.74 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 120,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,383.61/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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