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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 539.56 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 539.56 and 223.05 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 539.56 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/539.56 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 539.56 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 120,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351.16/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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