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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 540.48 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 540.48 and 223.41 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 540.48 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/540.48 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 540.48 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 120,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,748.64/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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