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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 502.89 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 502.89 and 224.58 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 502.89 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/502.89 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 502.89 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 112,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,939.04/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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