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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 507.28 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 507.28 and 223.92 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 507.28 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/507.28 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 507.28 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 113,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,590.00/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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