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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 540.68 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 540.68 and 223.16 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 540.68 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/540.68 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 540.68 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 120,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,654.33/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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