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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 498.42 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 498.42 and 223.24 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 498.42 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/498.42 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 498.42 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 111,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,267.28/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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