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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 552.51 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 552.51 and 223.07 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 552.51 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/552.51 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 552.51 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 123,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,245.64/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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