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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.25 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.25 and 223.53 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.25 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.25 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.25 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 123,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,220.91/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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