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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 541.35 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 541.35 and 223.30 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 541.35 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/541.35 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 541.35 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 120,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,883.46/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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