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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 501.36 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 501.36 and 223.52 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 501.36 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/501.36 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 501.36 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 112,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,061.48/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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