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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 501.64 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 501.64 and 223.58 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 501.64 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/501.64 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 501.64 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 112,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.37/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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