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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 503.11 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 503.11 and 224.73 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 503.11 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/503.11 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 503.11 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 113,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,063.91/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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