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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.47 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.47 and 223.36 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.47 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.47 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.47 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 123,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623.06/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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