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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 553.58 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 553.58 and 223.48 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 553.58 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/553.58 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 553.58 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 123,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,717.29/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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