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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 501.09 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 501.09 and 223.30 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 501.09 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/501.09 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 501.09 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 111,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,890.89/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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