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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 502.11 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 502.11 and 223.92 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 502.11 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/502.11 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 502.11 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 112,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432.47/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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