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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 502.59 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 502.59 and 224.34 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 502.59 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/502.59 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 502.59 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 112,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751.80/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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