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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.88 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.88 and 223.56 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.88 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.88 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.88 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 124,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,048.97/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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