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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 550.74 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 550.74 and 223.16 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 550.74 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/550.74 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 550.74 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 122,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,903.14/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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