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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 501.62 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 501.62 and 223.49 is: 308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 501.62 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/501.62 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 501.62 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 112,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,103.43/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.53

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