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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.46 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.46 and 223.55 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.46 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.46 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.46 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 123,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,947.73/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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