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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 501.44 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 501.44 and 223.43 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 501.44 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/501.44 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 501.44 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 112,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,033.11/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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