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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.53 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.53 and 224.37 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.53 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.53 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.53 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 112,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,752.66/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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