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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 498.24 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 498.24 and 223.12 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 498.24 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/498.24 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 498.24 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 111,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,167.31/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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