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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 500.88 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 500.88 and 223.14 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 500.88 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/500.88 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 500.88 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 111,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,766.36/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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