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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 501.24 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 501.24 and 223.31 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 501.24 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/501.24 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 501.24 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 111,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,931.90/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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