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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 501.45 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 501.45 and 223.42 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 501.45 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/501.45 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 501.45 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 112,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,033.96/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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