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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 554.22 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 554.22 and 223.86 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 554.22 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/554.22 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 554.22 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 124,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,067.69/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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