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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 501.86 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 501.86 and 223.99 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 501.86 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/501.86 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 501.86 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 112,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,410.93/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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