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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 542.07 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 542.07 and 223.74 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 542.07 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/542.07 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 542.07 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 121,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,282.74/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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