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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 502.41 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 502.41 and 224.12 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 502.41 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/502.41 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 502.41 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 112,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,600.13/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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