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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 501.78 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 501.78 and 223.67 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 501.78 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/501.78 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 501.78 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 112,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,233.13/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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