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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.47 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.47 and 223.36 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.47 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.47 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.47 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 112,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005.03/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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