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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 501.23 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 501.23 and 223.39 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 501.23 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/501.23 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 501.23 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 111,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,969.38/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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