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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.41, 540.58 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.41, 540.58 and 223.48 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.41 : 540.58 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.41/540.58 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.41x = 540.58 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.41x = 120,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,805.00/360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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