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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 541.40 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 541.40 and 223.83 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 541.40 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/541.40 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 541.40 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 121,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,180.44/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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