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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 540.90 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 540.90 and 223.80 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 540.90 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/540.90 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 540.90 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 121,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,053.42/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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