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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 503.45 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 503.45 and 223.06 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 503.45 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/503.45 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 503.45 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 112,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,297.55/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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