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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 550.92 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 550.92 and 223.31 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 550.92 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/550.92 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 550.92 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 123,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,025.95/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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