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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.60 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.60 and 223.10 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.60 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.60 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.60 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 112,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,353.16/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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