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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 499.58 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 499.58 and 224 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 499.58 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/499.58 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 499.58 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 111,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,905.92/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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