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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 501.10 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 501.10 and 223.14 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 501.10 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/501.10 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 501.10 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 111,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,815.45/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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