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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 501.17 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 501.17 and 223.28 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 501.17 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/501.17 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 501.17 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 111,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,900.12/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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