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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 554.31 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 554.31 and 223.69 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 554.31 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/554.31 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 554.31 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 123,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,993.60/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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