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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 501.56 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 501.56 and 223.62 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 501.56 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/501.56 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 501.56 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 112,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.73/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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