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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 540.60 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 540.60 and 223.16 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 540.60 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/540.60 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 540.60 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 120,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,640.30/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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