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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.03, 542.07 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.03, 542.07 and 223.66 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 542.07 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/542.07 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 542.07 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 121,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,235.55/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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