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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.09 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.09 and 226.58 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.09 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.09 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.09 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 113,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.13/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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