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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 503.19 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 503.19 and 224.78 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 503.19 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/503.19 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 503.19 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 113,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,104.53/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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