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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 502.14 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 502.14 and 224.11 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 502.14 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/502.14 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 502.14 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 112,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534.60/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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