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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 551.70 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 551.70 and 223.56 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 551.70 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/551.70 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 551.70 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 123,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.05/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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