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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 550.92 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 550.92 and 223.29 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 550.92 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/550.92 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 550.92 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 123,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,014.93/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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