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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 542.10 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 542.10 and 223.80 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 542.10 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/542.10 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 542.10 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 121,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,321.98/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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