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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 500.96 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 500.96 and 223.30 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 500.96 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/500.96 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 500.96 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 111,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,862.00/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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