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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.57 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.57 and 224.89 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.57 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.57 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.57 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 113,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,247.86/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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