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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.76 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.76 and 223.36 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.76 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.76 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.76 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 123,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,687.83/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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