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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 501.60 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 501.60 and 223.60 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 501.60 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/501.60 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 501.60 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 112,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.76/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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