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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 502.03 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 502.03 and 223.98 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 502.03 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/502.03 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 502.03 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 112,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,444.68/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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