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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 503.01 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 503.01 and 224.72 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 503.01 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/503.01 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 503.01 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 113,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,036.41/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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