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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 551.34 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 551.34 and 223.56 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 551.34 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/551.34 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 551.34 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 123,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,257.57/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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