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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.84 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.84 and 223.92 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.84 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.84 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.84 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 112,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,372.01/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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