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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.79, 554.78 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.79, 554.78 and 223.70 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.79 : 554.78 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.79/554.78 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.79x = 554.78 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.79x = 124,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,102.07/369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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