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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 500.74 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 500.74 and 223.08 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 500.74 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/500.74 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 500.74 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 111,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,705.08/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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