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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.56 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.56 and 224.24 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.56 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.56 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.56 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 112,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691.54/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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