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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.31, 502.65 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.31, 502.65 and 224.48 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.31 : 502.65 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.31/502.65 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.31x = 502.65 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.31x = 112,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,834.87/364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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