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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 539.97 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 539.97 and 223.29 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 539.97 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/539.97 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 539.97 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 120,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,569.06/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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