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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.57, 541.01 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.57, 541.01 and 223.55 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.57 : 541.01 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.57/541.01 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.57x = 541.01 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.57x = 120,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,938.96/360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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