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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.74 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.74 and 223.76 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.74 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.74 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.74 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 121,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,219.74/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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