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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 501.76 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 501.76 and 223.71 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 501.76 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/501.76 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 501.76 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 112,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,249.01/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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