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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 552.39 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 552.39 and 223.94 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 552.39 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/552.39 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 552.39 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 123,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,702.76/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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