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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 551.40 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 551.40 and 223.48 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 551.40 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/551.40 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 551.40 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 123,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,226.87/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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