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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.64 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.64 and 223.17 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.64 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.64 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.64 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 123,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,111.37/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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