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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 540.77 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 540.77 and 223.89 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 540.77 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/540.77 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 540.77 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 121,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,071.88/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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