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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 501.28 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 501.28 and 223.47 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 501.28 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/501.28 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 501.28 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 112,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021.04/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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