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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 502.98 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 502.98 and 224.60 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 502.98 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/502.98 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 502.98 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 112,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,969.31/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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