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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 502.17 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 502.17 and 223.92 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 502.17 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/502.17 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 502.17 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 112,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,445.07/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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