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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 501 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 501 and 223.04 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 501 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/501 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 501 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 111,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,743.04/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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