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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.32 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.32 and 223.92 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.32 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.32 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.32 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 123,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,451.57/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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