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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 502.92 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 502.92 and 224.58 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 502.92 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/502.92 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 502.92 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 112,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,943.26/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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