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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 539.55 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 539.55 and 223.65 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 539.55 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/539.55 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 539.55 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 120,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,670.36/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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