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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.58, 540.71 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.58, 540.71 and 223.62 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.58 : 540.71 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.58/540.71 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.58x = 540.71 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.58x = 120,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,913.57/360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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