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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 503.03 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 503.03 and 224.74 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 503.03 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/503.03 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 503.03 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 113,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,047.32/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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