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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.88 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.88 and 224.60 is: 309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.88 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.88 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.88 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 112,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,946.85/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.85

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