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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 501.44 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 501.44 and 223.47 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 501.44 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/501.44 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 501.44 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 112,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,055.68/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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