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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 506.50 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 506.50 and 223.36 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 506.50 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/506.50 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 506.50 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 113,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,131.27/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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