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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 500.92 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 500.92 and 223.09 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 500.92 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/500.92 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 500.92 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 111,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,748.43/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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