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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501.11 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501.11 and 223.36 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501.11 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501.11 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501.11 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 111,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,926.81/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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