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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.92 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.92 and 223.28 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.92 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.92 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.92 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 123,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,009.42/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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