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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 550.56 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 550.56 and 223.10 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 550.56 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/550.56 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 550.56 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 122,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,829.94/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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