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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.40 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.40 and 224.32 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.40 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.40 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.40 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 112,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,698.37/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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