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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 553.68 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 553.68 and 223.23 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 553.68 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/553.68 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 553.68 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 123,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,597.99/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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