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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 553.60 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 553.60 and 223.05 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 553.60 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/553.60 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 553.60 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 123,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,480.48/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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