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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 553.26 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 553.26 and 223.57 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 553.26 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/553.26 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 553.26 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 123,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,689.57/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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