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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 552.48 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 552.48 and 223.05 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 552.48 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/552.48 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 552.48 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 123,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,230.66/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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