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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.36 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.36 and 224.35 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.36 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.36 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.36 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 112,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,702.65/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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