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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.58 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.58 and 224.33 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.58 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.58 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.58 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 112,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,740.14/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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