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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 503.18 and 224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 503.18 and 224.77 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 503.18 = 224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/503.18 = 224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 503.18 × 224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 113,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,099.77/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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