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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 502.74 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 502.74 and 224.55 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 502.74 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/502.74 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 502.74 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 112,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,890.27/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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