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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 553.70 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 553.70 and 223.41 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 553.70 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/553.70 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 553.70 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 123,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,701.00/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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