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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501.04 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501.04 and 223.18 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501.04 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501.04 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501.04 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 111,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,822.11/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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