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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 554.94 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 554.94 and 223.86 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 554.94 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/554.94 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 554.94 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 124,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,228.87/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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