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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 500.75 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 500.75 and 223.12 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 500.75 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/500.75 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 500.75 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 111,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,724.97/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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