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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 541.80 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 541.80 and 223.92 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 541.80 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/541.80 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 541.80 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 121,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,319.86/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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