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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.04 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.04 and 223.23 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.04 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.04 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.04 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 111,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,847.16/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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