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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.54 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.54 and 223.31 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.54 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.54 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.54 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 123,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,166.33/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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