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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.45 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.45 and 223.36 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.45 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.45 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.45 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 123,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,839.45/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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