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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 500.74 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 500.74 and 223.18 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 500.74 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/500.74 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 500.74 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 111,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,755.15/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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