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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 551.34 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 551.34 and 223.52 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 551.34 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/551.34 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 551.34 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 123,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,235.52/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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