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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 503.03 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 503.03 and 224.82 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 503.03 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/503.03 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 503.03 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 113,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,091.77/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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