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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 539.88 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 539.88 and 223.30 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 539.88 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/539.88 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 539.88 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 120,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,555.20/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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