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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 555.29 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 555.29 and 223.99 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 555.29 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/555.29 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 555.29 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 124,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,379.41/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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