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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 501.80 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 501.80 and 223.77 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 501.80 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/501.80 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 501.80 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 112,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,287.79/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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