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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 550.56 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 550.56 and 223.76 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 550.56 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/550.56 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 550.56 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 123,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,193.31/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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