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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 501.76 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 501.76 and 223.70 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 501.76 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/501.76 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 501.76 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 112,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,243.71/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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