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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.46, 539.97 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.46, 539.97 and 223.12 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.46 : 539.97 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.46/539.97 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.46x = 539.97 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.46x = 120,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,478.11/360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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