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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 501.54 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 501.54 and 223.58 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 501.54 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/501.54 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 501.54 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 112,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,131.81/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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