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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 541.11 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 541.11 and 223.74 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 541.11 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/541.11 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 541.11 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 121,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,067.95/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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