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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.63 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.63 and 224.38 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.63 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.63 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.63 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 112,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,780.19/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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