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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 541.33 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 541.33 and 223.97 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 541.33 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/541.33 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 541.33 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 121,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,241.68/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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