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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 502.10 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 502.10 and 223.92 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 502.10 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/502.10 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 502.10 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 112,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,430.31/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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