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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 554.43 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 554.43 and 223.73 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 554.43 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/554.43 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 554.43 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 124,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,039.85/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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