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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.00, 502.03 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.00, 502.03 and 223.87 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.00 : 502.03 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.00/502.03 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.00x = 502.03 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.00x = 112,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,388.79/364.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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