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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 550.16 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 550.16 and 223.33 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 550.16 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/550.16 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 550.16 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 122,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,864.74/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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