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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 552.50 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 552.50 and 223.76 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 552.50 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/552.50 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 552.50 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 123,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,627.40/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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