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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 502.38 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 502.38 and 224.24 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 502.38 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/502.38 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 502.38 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 112,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651.18/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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